This is my first post in the forum, and my first cafe racer build. I recently acquired a 1974 Honda CB360G, all original parts except for a set of Moto Guzzi pipes (for sale, if anyone's interested ) I will also be selling most of the factory body parts (gauge cluster, handlebars and controls, fenders, seat, etc.

I bought the bike about a month ago, in non-running condition with plans to completely strip, recondition and re-haul the motor, fuel and electrical system, as well as fabricate custom body pieces - standard cafe racer build. I have a background in 3d modeling and CNC/composite constructions, so I will be doing a lot of precision machining and fabrication.

So far I've completely cleaned and soaked the carbs, stripped the bike down to the frame, and I'm currently in the process of tracking down my electrical problem (suspecting its a ground problem - I've replaced battery, coils, points and condenser - I have power to the coils but no spark coming out....for another day).

Welcome to DTT! If you didn't already get a manual, you can find one for free online. I would make sure your timing is correct as a lot of times that can solve a lot of spark issues. Also I recently replaced my points with some cheap things I found on eBay and it messed up my whole timing. You have to make sure the wires hooked up to the blades on the points are extremely tight and not sticking out too far where they ground out to your cover. Also make sure your ground is nice and tight and on contact to just the frame with no paint underneath.

That Honda shop manual is a godsend - especially the wiring diagram. I'll be using the Clymer's to start a fire this winter...

Started removing some of the welded on weight this weekend, center stand, some tabs, etc. Flipped the bars so it would start looking like a bit of a cafe. Removed all of the wiring that I don't need to start her up (lights, old regulator & rectifier wiring). Hopefully have her firing up next weekend - then onto pulling the motor and really cleaning up the frame!

Also - any of you guys on here familiar with the paint code or paint color name for the 74? I found about 20 different shades of blue for Hondas and they all look slightly off, as js to be expected on a monitor. I'm hoping to find a close match to the stock color to repaint tank and seat pan.

And I'm looking to get a nice 2-into-1 clean, short exhaust. Anyone know of any companies that make a solid 2-into-1?